VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Cultural tourism train “Hanoi’s 5 gates” officially launched

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has launched the cultural tourism train “Hanoi’s 5 Gates”, or The Hanoi Train, on the Hanoi–Tu Son (Bac Ninh) route from September 6, offering passengers a new way to experience the capital’s heritage.

Four Vietnamese banks join 5.6 trillion USD green finance network

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) and Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) are among 20 institutions selected for the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Alliance for Green Commercial Banks’ first cohort.

PM urges acceleration of key transport infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address obstacles facing major transport projects to complete all set goals as there is a significant workload ahead, and only less than four months remaining until the end of 2025.

Party leader welcomes Australian Governor-General

Party General Secretary To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship, and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Vietnam, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Robots spotlighted at National Achievements Exhibition

The National Achievements Exhibition, running from August 28 to September 15 in Hanoi, highlights Vietnam’s progress in robotics and automation as part of its drive towards modernisation.

Vietnam’s agriculture posts record trade surplus, builds global position

In 2024, the sector smashed records with a 17.9 billion USD trade surplus, soaring 46.8% from last year. That was a huge slice of Vietnam’s total 24.8 billion USD trade surplus, cementing its influence on Vietnam’s balance of trade.

Con Dao National Park receives five rare Nicobar pigeons

VNA – Proof of high credibility of national press

Authenticity is the golden quality of mainstream journalism. And the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), as an official and standard-setting news organisation, is a highly trusted source for Sputnik. This was the remark of Vasily Pushkov, Director of International Cooperation at the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group, in an interview with a VNA correspondent in Moscow on the occasion of VNA’s 80th founding anniversary.

VNA affirms its role as Vietnam’s key media agency: Ambassador

As the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) marks its 80th anniversary on September 15, 2025, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh has highlighted its role in the country’s revolutionary press system and in external communication efforts.

Vietnam - Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and spouse are paying a State visit to Vietnam from September 9–12, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and spouse. The visit takes place as Vietnam–Australia ties continue to flourish, particularly since the two countries elevated relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024.

Vietnamese tech miracle entirely within reach: former Israeli officials

A Vietnamese tech miracle is entirely within reach, if supported by well-structured, long-term, and drastic policies, said former Israeli Minister of Justice Yossi Beilin.

VNA at 80: Official news source accompanying Vietnam into era of national rise

Over the past eight decades since its foundation on September 15, 1945, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has transmitted millions of pieces of news and stories across the world, chronicling the nation’s heroic struggle for independence, defence, and development.

Exhibition of national achievements brings wild ride through 34 localities

The event offers visitors a vivid “miniature journey” through Vietnam’s diverse regions. Inside halls H5, H6, and H7, every booth is a dazzling deep dive into a locality’s culture, history, and economic potential.

PM urges VOV to accelerate innovation, digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 attended a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Politburo's Resolution 71: Vietnam to build modern, equitable education system

On August 22, 2025, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training. The document sets a vision for Vietnam to build by 2045 a modern, equitable and high-quality national education system, placing the country among the world’s top 20 nations.

VTV urged to foster national value system of patriotism, creativity

Party General Secretary To Lam urges VTV to promote patriotism, compassion, integrity, solidarity, and creativity for sustainable development, marking its 55th anniversary in Hanoi.

Politburo’s Resolution 71: Elevating universities into national centres of research and innovation

Ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, the Politburo’s Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in education and training, signed by Party General Secretary To Lam on August 22, 2025, demonstrates a long-term strategic vision and strong political will, reaffirming the pivotal role and mission of education in determining the future of the nation.

Party chief directs tasks to achieve modern education

Party General Secretary To Lam addressed a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the education sector and the start of 2025-2026 school year in Hanoi on September 5, outlining a series of tasks for a modern education.

Politburo’s Resolution 71: Developing high-quality human resources for a prosperous Vietnam